A-Levels & Level 3 Qualifications

Option Blocks - September 2023

Option Block A Option Block B Option Block C Option Block D Option Block E
A Level
Economics Sociology Chemistry Economics Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block B)
Criminology History Politics PE Psychology
Geography   Media Studies Physics Art
Biology Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block E) Criminology English Literature Spanish
Computer Science Mathematics Psychology Photography French
    Product Design    
    Mathematics    
Vocational/BTEC L3
Digital Media (Cambridge Technical)  Sport
(BTEC Double/2 A Level Equivalent) Can only be selected with Sport Block D
Applied Science (BTEC) Sport (BTEC Single/1 A Level Equivalent) Information Technology (Cambridge Technical) 
    Business Studies (Cambridge Technical)

Music
(BTEC) 

Football Academy
         

Courses

Course English Language
GCSE Requirement
Course Specific
Requirements
Additional
Requirements
Course
Leaflet
 Art  Grade 6  GCSE Art - 6  BTEC students considered
 at HoD discretion.
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 Biology  Grade 6  Grade 66 Science Profile  Grade 6 or better in Exam
 Element of GCSE Science.
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 Chemistry  Grade 6  Grade 66 Science Profile
 Grade 6 in Maths
 Grade 6 or better in Exam
 Element of GCSE Science.  It is advised that A-Level
 Chemistry students should
 also study A-Level Maths.
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 Computer Science  Grade 6  Grade 6 in Maths
 Grade 5 in Computer Science
Students with no prior study of Computer Science considered at HoD discretion. Click Here
 Criminology  Grade 5 or above    Strong evidence of both   extended writing in   Humanities or Social Sciences. Click Here
 Design and Technology - (Product Design)    Grade B or 6 or higher in any   DT GCSE course.   Click Here
 Drama  Grade 6  GCSE Drama - 6   Click Here
 Economics  Grade 6  GCSE Maths - 6   Click Here
 English Literature  Grade 6  GCSE English Lit - 6  A strong passion for reading. Click Here
 Further Maths  Grade 6  GCSE Maths - 8  High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. Click Here
 Geography  Grade 6  Geography - 6  Grade 6 or better in Exam
 Element of GCSE Geography.
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 Government and
 Politics
 Grade 6    Citizenship and History are
 advantageous but not essential.
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 History  Grade 6  GCSE History - 6   Click Here
 Mathematics  Grade 6  GCSE Maths - 7  High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. Click Here
 Media Studies  Grade 6  GCSE Media Studies - 6  Students with no prior Media
 Studies experience considered
 at HoD discretion.
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 Photography  Grade 6  GCSE Art or Photography - 6  Students with no prior creative
 studies experience considered
 at HoD discretion.
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 Physical
 Education
 Grade 6  GCSE PE - 6
 GCSE Science - 66
 Grade B or better in Exam
 Element of GCSE PE.  At least 1 strong practical sport: this will be assessed
 prior to transition into 6th form.
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 Physics  Grade 6  Grade 66 Science Profile
 Grade 7 in Maths
 Grade 6 or better in Exam
 Element of GCSE Science.  It is essential that A-Level
 Physics students should
 also study A-Level Maths.
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 Psychology  Grade 6  GCSE Psychology - 6  Students with no prior
 Psychology studies experience
 considered at HoD discretion.
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 Sociology  Grade 6     Click Here
 Spanish  Grade 6  GCSE Spanish - 6   Click Here
 L3 Applied Science   (Course and board   to be confirmed.)  Grade 5  GCSE Science - 55  Students with 4 in English and Science considered at HOD discretion. Click Here
 L3 Sport (Course   and board to be   confirmed.)  Grade 5 GCSE Science – 55
 GCSE PE - 5
 BTEC Sport - Merit
 A keen interest in sport and
 coaching required.
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 Cambridge
 Technical L3
 Business
 Studies
 Grade 5  GCSE Business - 5
 BTEC Business - Merit
 Students with no prior
 Business studies experience
 considered at HoD discretion.
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 Cambridge
 Technical L3
 IT
 Grade 5 GCSE Computer Science 6
GCSE Mathematics 5
Students with no prior study of Computer Science may be considered at HOD discretion. Click Here
 L3 Digital Media (Course
 and board to be
 confirmed.)
 Grade 5 GCSE GCSE Media 5 Students with no prior Media Study may be considered at HOD discretion. Click Here

*Please note that CBSC reserves the right to change, adapt or remove the course offer for September 2023 at any time.